SYSTEM UTILITY

Checking the firmware version (Firm. Version)

Software that is called “firmware” is built into this unit. This firmware controls the operation. The following steps describe the firmware version check procedures.

1. Press MENU while this unit is in the stop mode.

The display changes for the menu item selection.

2. Rotate the MULTI JOG knob (press +/–, H or G on the remote control) to select “Sys. Utility”.

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3. Press the MULTI JOG knob (ENTER on the remote control) to display “Firm. Version”.

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4. Press the MULTI JOG knob (ENTER on the remote control) again to display the version of the firmware.

Rotating the MULTI JOG knob (pressing +/–, H or G on the remote control) changes the display as follows.

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5. Press a or MENU to exit.

The unit returns to the stop mode.

Initializing settings (Initialize)

You can initialize the settings that have been changed. The OPC data stored in this unit is also initialized.

1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Checking the firmware version (Firm. Version)” (at left).

The display changes for the system utility item selection.

2. Rotate the MULTI JOG knob (press +/–, H or G on the remote control) to select “Initialize”.

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3. Press the MULTI JOG knob (ENTER on the remote control) to display “Initialize ?”.

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Press a to cancel the initialization process.

4. Press COMPLETE.

The unit restarts with the initial settings.

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Yamaha CDR-HD 1500 System Utility, Checking the firmware version Firm. Version, Initializing settings Initialize, J u n

CDR-HD 1500 specifications

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